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Abhishek
Chandna
Director of Finance Strategy
Visa
Abhishek Chandna is a finance transformation leader with deep experience across data strategy, analytics, intelligent automation, and AI. He currently serves as Director of Data Strategy and Governance at Visa, where he focuses on modernizing finance data ecosystems, embedding automation, and enabling AI-ready decision frameworks. Previously at Autodesk, Abhishek led financial modernization programs that strengthened reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and long-term data integrity through scalable automation and touchless operations. He serves on the AI in FP&A Committee hosted by FP&A Trends, has been a member of the Alteryx Customer Advisory Board, is a repeat invited speaker at Smartsheet ENGAGE and the Technology Industry User Group, and recently appeared on the AI in Finance Podcast. Outside of work, Abhishek enjoys fitness, traveling with his wife, and exploring emerging technologies shaping the future of finance.
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26 February 2026 15:30 - 16:15
Fireside chat - The culture shift in finance: Building adaptive, insight-led teams
The evolution of FP&A is no longer just about adopting new tools or processes — it’s about transforming the very DNA of finance teams. Today’s most effective functions are built on adaptability, analytical fluency, and the confidence to challenge assumptions at every level of the business. This session dives into what it takes to lead that shift. Explore how progressive finance leaders are embedding resilience, data literacy, and strategic influence into their operating models to create teams that don’t just respond to change — they anticipate it. We’ll unpack the new leadership mindset shaping tomorrow’s FP&A: one where collaboration outperforms hierarchy, insight drives execution, and finance becomes the trusted engine of strategic decision-making. Key Takeaways: - Build adaptive teams equipped for real-time decision-making in a dynamic economy - Redefine leadership in FP&A to balance data mastery with commercial intuition - Create a culture of continuous learning, cross-functional trust, and strategic impact
26 February 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Building AI products in finance: The intersection of data, product thinking, and AI
This session explores how AI products are built in Finance by bringing together three essential pillars: strong data foundations, product thinking, and practical AI capabilities. Through real examples, attendees will learn a repeatable framework for turning Finance pain points into AI enabled solutions that cover use case discovery, workflow design, data readiness, GenAI patterns, governance, and adoption. The session is designed for Finance teams at any maturity level and provides clear and actionable steps to begin building AI powered Finance products without requiring coding or data science expertise.